Huge line returns for first Aritzia Warehouse Sale since pandemic (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
It’s the crack of dawn on the opening day of the Aritzia Warehouse Sale. You know what that means: hundreds of bargain-hunters have formed a massive line that winds its way around Canada Place.
The iconic sale with eye-popping discounts is an annual tradition in Vancouver. But it hasn’t happened since 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throngs of customers thirsty for deals waited patiently for their turn to scan the racks at the Vancouver Convention Centre containing two-and-a-half years worth of the high-end clothing retailer’s surplus supply.
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“Aritzia’s not the cheapest place to shop, but their quality is pretty amazing. So, why not? I didn’t have anything else to do today, so I’m like ‘sure, I’ll wait in line’,” Priyanshee K told Daily Hive.
She joined the queue at about 7:40 am, and made it around the Convention Centre in about 20 minutes. It’s her first time at the Warehouse Sale, and she’s on the hunt for fall items including sweaters and coats.
“Just come prepared to wait. And don’t dress in a jacket — because I made that mistake,” she said, touching her raincoat as the sun shone on Canada Place.
Icy C waits at the front of the Aritzia Warehouse Sale line. It’s her first time going on opening day. (Daily Hive Vancouver)
“I’m just going to look at the Aritzia sale, hang with friends, it’s the end of summer,” Icy C told Daily Hive as she waited at the front of the line.
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Security manages the front of the Aritzia Warehouse Sale lineup (Daily Hive Vancouver)
Customers being let in told Daily Hive they got there between 5:30 and 6 am. By 7:30, newcomers had to walk along the Coal Harbour seawall to find the end of the line at Harbour Green Park.
The Aritzia Warehouse Sale line stretched all the way from the Convention Centre to Harbour Green Park at 7:30 am Wednesday. (Google Earth)
Many Metro Vancouverites have been waiting for their chance to grab Wilfred, TNA, Babaton, and Sunday Best items at a 50 to 90% discount.
The sale typically takes place on Labour Day weekend. This year it’s running from August 31 to September 5. Hours are as follows:
- Wednesday, August 31: 7 am to 9 pm
- Thursday, September 1: 7 am to 9 pm
- Friday, September 2: 7 am to 9 pm
- Saturday, September 3: 7 am to 9 pm
- Sunday, September 4: 9 am to 7 pm
- Monday, September 5: 9 am to 7 pm
Deals at the Warehouse Sale include $350 coats for $175, $178 jumpsuits for $60, and $168 dress pants for $50.
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Want the deals but don’t want to wait in line? Try going in the afternoon or evening. Lineups typically appear in the morning, when shoppers try to get in before items have been sold.
Aritzia says the racks are re-stocked throughout the weekend though, so there should be plenty of pieces to around.
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